Creole Men of the AwakeningThesis: In Kate Chopin's novel, The Awakening, the characters of the Creole men are as diverse and diverse as the character Edna. Most of Kate Chopin's stories center on a woman dissatisfied with her station in life, while living in a male-dominated society. The three main characters are typical men of that era. Chopin shows diversity in each of these three characters. Robert's awakening and struggle to do what is right. Alcee and how he is carefree and does not care about society's expectations of him, and therefore has a reputation. Mr. Pontiller, first and foremost a businessman, with little for a wife and family. Robert did the right and noble thing by leaving for Mexico so he wouldn't have to see the object of his forbidden love. Alcee sees in Edna another of his conquests and doesn't give up, pursuing her at all costs. Alcee doesn't care what society thinks of him, so he can do whatever he wants. Mr. Pontieller, while believing himself to be a kind husband, is a typical businessman of the time. He wants his wife to obey him. He wants the perfect Creole wife, one who can help him excel in the business world he loves so much. In exploring these three men in Kate Chopin's The Awakening, there are some aspects of each, while different, that are the same. They all live in the 1800s, when moral reputation was considered of the utmost importance to businessman Sommerer ii, yet Alcee seems indifferent to morale or corporate responsibility. In exploring the character of Robert who seems to be at a crossroads in his life. Seek his fortune, find a wife, prosper and be respectable, or do the unthinkable and follow his heart. Sommerer iii Creole Men In The Awakening: Mr. Pontellier is the typical Creole husband and businessman. "Leonce believes that meeting monetary needs justifies the scarcity of time he spends with children, never assuming that some needs cannot be satisfied monetarily: {"He has his hands full with his brokerage business... making money to live for his family on the street” (885)} Even to himself, Leonce's thoughts smacked of the self-pity of those in power. Perhaps because he is aware of his own negligence, Leonce projects his guilt onto Edna, expecting a flawless mammalian performance from her to make up for his domestic absence..